Republicans in the New York State Senate have created what they say is a statewide ‘Repeal Bail Reform Taskforce’ to push for a repeal of the new bail reform law.
The taskforce will collect testimony from law enforcement, prosecutors, victims, local leaders, and the public.
Starting next Thursday, the taskforce will hold public roundtables around the state.
Taskforce advoacats say Democrats failed to hold a single public hearing before passing the legislation last year.
Bail reform went into effect January 1st and eliminates pretrial detention and cash bail for most non-violent felony and misdemeanor cases.
But it looks like any changes to the state's controversial bail reform legislation may not be happening for a few months.
Lawmakers believe any tweaks will be included in the state budget, which is due April 1st.